paying

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OpenAI is trying to catch up with its younger rival in the race to win enterprise customers that are paying large amounts of money for AI tools that can improve workplace productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And that helps to explain why Americans are so resistant to paying more for goods and services and helping, in an unintended way, to keep a cap on inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Last week, Grossman denied paying for a documentary about the case and said he was working with someone making one.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Reliable VPNs are subscription-based, and prices may increase over time — many providers’ introductory rates jump significantly at renewal, so it’s worth checking what you’ll be paying after the first term.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m not paying you a penny, Upton. Now stop what you’re doing, or we'll have to stop you.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney